Butch Davis looking for more than one running back

Posted Apr 21, 2011
Despite the return of veteran Ryan Houston, North Carolina coach Butch Davis said on Thursday's spring coaches' teleconference that he wants more than one running back to carry the load this fall. "You have to have a stable of running backs," he said. "I don’t know that I even want to have one guy you say this guy is going to take 95 percent of the reps. I think it’s a detriment to the kid." (ESPN.com)

Related: Football, Football Recruiting

Video: IC Podcast - Is Just Playing Well Good Enough for UNC Football at Clemson?
Is playing well this weekend at Clemson good enough to move the needle for Bill Belichick's UNC Football team? Or is a win necessary to...
Tue Sep 15, 2026

Clemson to start freshman quarterback Tait Reynolds vs. North Carolina
Clemson is turning to freshman Tait Reynolds at quarterback beginning Saturday against North Carolina, hoping to jump-start an offense that has struggled through two games...
Tue Sep 15, 2026

Video: Coach's Corner with Bill Belichick - Sept. 15, 2026
With a 2-0 start for Tar Heel Football paving the way for its ACC opener this Saturday, Jones Angell and Coach Bill Belichick discuss the...
Tue Sep 15, 2026

2026 UNC Football Opponent Preview: Clemson
Clemson will trot out true freshman Tait Reynolds as its starting quarterback Saturday against North Carolina. Reynolds replaces Christopher Vizzina, who started the first two...
Tue Sep 15, 2026